With This Ring: August 05, 2016

12 With This Ring
Wearing a wedding veil is largely
a matter of personal choice.
Traditionally veils were worn to
symbolize the purity and innocence
of the bride but with secular
ceremonies more popular than
church weddings, the veil has
become less symbolic religiously
and more of a fashion statement or
sentiment. But in its place is a serious
selection of intricate headpieces to
complement almost any bridal style.
HEADPIECES can be worn with a veil
or instead of one. Many brides do both
and simply remove the veil after the
ceremony, leaving the decorative
headpiece in place for the
reception. Inspired
by the popularity
of vintage and
Bohemian style,
there is an
exceptional
range of
headpieces
available to
add sparkle to
your wedding
day elegance and
hairstyle of choice.
COMBS, CLIPS, PINS
AND BARETTES with
sparkles, feathers or flowers can be
used to secure your hairstyle or decorate
a braid a bun or long loose waves simply
and stylishly.
BANDS, TIARAS, CIRCLETS AND
GARLANDS are an exquisite substitute
whether they are natural or manmade. Worn
on the crown of the head, across the forehead,
woven around a braid or as a wreath of
delicate jewellery or fresh flowers, they
are ultra-chic this wedding season.
A WATERFALL VEIL is a double
layer and worn to waist length.
Often rolled or lace edged, it
complements a long gown and
elegant upswept hairstyle. One
layer may cover the face during the
ceremony of a traditional wedding.
A BLUSHER VEIL is usually chin
length or shoulder length with a
longer layer at the back and a short
layer worn over the face if desired.
It looks ideal with a short hairstyle
and complements the “tea length”
of popular 50’s style gowns.
A MANTILLA is a Spanish styled
veil of heavy or intricate lace
worn with a concealed comb.
Hair can be long or short, but the
elaborateness of the veil is best
complemented by a simple classic
gown.
A BIRDCAGE VEIL
with toque or
fascinator is retro
40’s and very
popular at
present.
It works well
with a slinky
gown, suit or
sassy cocktail
length dress and
bridges the style
gap between veil and
headpiece.
AN HEIRLOOM VEIL is thought to bestow luck, love and long life
to the new bride. It is often the favourite “ old” item to uphold the
traditional theme of “something old, something new, something
borrowed, something blue.”
A CATHEDRAL
VEIL is long
and trailing. It
may overlay
a train which
is part of the
wedding gown
or be the train
itself, but the
style is usually
worn for formal
and elaborate
weddings with
attendants who
carry the train
for the bride.
ph 021 877 638
Bell Road
Bridal Design
Nelson
www.bellroad.co.nz